Rooted Parent

Studies find that a majority of teenagers and young adults cite loneliness as one of their most painful problems. Longtime campus minister Shelby Abbott found this to be true among his students, so he wrote Why We're Feeling Lonely (And What We Can Do About It) (A Christian Guide for Gen Z on Relationships, Friendship, Community, Anxiety, Depression, and Healing Loneliness Through the Gospel) to address this issue head-on with the truth of the gospel. His conversation with Anna offers practical guidance to parents who are raising kids in a digitally connected/relationally disconnected world. You'll be encouraged by his wisdom and trust!

Shelby Abbott is an author, campus minister, emcee, and conference speaker. He's also a husband and dad to two daughters. His passion for university students has led him to speak at college campuses all over the US and author several books for the next generation, including such topics as doubt, pressure, and cohabitation before marriage. Find him at shelbyabbott.com

Pushing Back on the Loneliness Epidemic Among Young People by Shelby Abbott

Fear Factor in Parenting: Will My Child Lose Their Faith in College? with Shelby Abbott

Rooted Loneliness Resources  

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Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock

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If there is one key thing Christian parents can "do" to facilitate flourishing for their children and themselves, it would be abiding in Christ. In this episode Cameron and Anna explore some of the riches of John 15, and how staying relationally connected to Jesus helps us to bear the fruit of the Spirit in our homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces. If there's a single key to the flourishing life in Christ, this is it.
Breathe in, Breathe Out: How the Holy Spirit Revives and Refreshes the Weary Parent by Dawson Cooper
Abiding in Christ: The Firm Foundation of Parenting by Dawson Cooper
John 15
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Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock

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One of the greatest struggles humans have is with our pressing need to feel like we belong. We were created for fellowship and connection with God and others, so the desire for belonging is a proper human need that has been bent and twisted by sin. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss the fact that our basic desire is actually to belong to God, and then with others, and Jesus is the way into our belonging. Belonging to Jesus, we find the true satisfaction and flourishing that we, and our kids, long to experience.
 
How Jesus Satisfies Our Teenagers’ Greatest Longings - Rooted Ministry
Series: Creating a Culture of Belonging
Fear Factor in Parenting: Facing the FOMO
 
John 14 ESV
The Inner Ring by C.S. Lewis

Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock

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In this episode of our season "Lifegiving Parenthood," Cameron and Anna discuss the wonderful truth that our Good Shepherd Jesus guides parents through all the thousands of decisions, large and small, that we make on our children's behalf. When we feel burdened by the incessant choices we must make for our children-- and especially when we don't know what is best -- we can trust that Jesus delights to lead us into His wisdom.

 
Ezekiel 34:11-16
Isaiah 30:21
Psalm 23
Proverbs 3:5-6
John 10:1-15, 27-28

 
Be Thou My Vision: God’s Wisdom, Presence, and Provision in Parenting - Rooted Ministry
Parenting Out of the Wisdom of Scripture - Podcasts 
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Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock

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In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Kristen Hatton unpacks the five P's of parenting to help parents become more self-aware, stay motivated toward their children, and lead their homes with gospel-centered purpose and hope.
Kristen is a counselor who works with teenage girls, parents, and families. She’s the author of Parenting Ahead, Face Time, Get Your Story Straight, and The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for Students. Kristen lives in Dallas with her pastor husband and is the mom of three young adults and a son-in-law. Learn more at www.kristenhatton.com.

Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock

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Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville